Supply and Deliver of Vortex Mixer to Tissue Typing Department 2026
Tender Details
- Tender Title: Supply and Deliver of Vortex Mixer to Tissue Typing Department at Universitas, Bloemfontein
- RFQ Number: 635786
- Status: Open RFQ
- Advert Date: 15 September 2026
- Required At: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
- Location: Universitas, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Tender Category: Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment; Supply and Delivery
- Briefing Session: N/A
- Closing Date: 22 September 2026 at 11:00
- Contact for Queries: jean.kloppers@nhls.ac.za
Tender Description
The National Health Laboratory Service invites suppliers to submit quotations for the supply and delivery of a Vortex Mixer to the Tissue Typing Department at Universitas, Bloemfontein.
The successful supplier will be responsible for providing the required laboratory equipment in accordance with the specifications contained in the RFQ documentation and delivering it to the designated NHLS facility.
Scope of Work
The scope of this RFQ includes:
- Supply of the specified Vortex Mixer.
- Ensuring that the equipment meets all technical specifications in the RFQ.
- Providing the exact model and supporting manufacturer information.
- Completing the required specification and compliance documentation.
- Packaging and transporting the equipment safely.
- Delivering the equipment to the designated Tissue Typing Department at Universitas, Bloemfontein.
- Meeting the required delivery timeframe.
- Complying with all NHLS contractual and procurement requirements.
The RFQ is primarily for supply and delivery. Installation, commissioning, operator training and post-delivery maintenance are not stated as part of the scope in the supplied information.
Technical Requirements
Bidders should ensure that their submissions include:
- A completed official specification sheet.
- References to relevant manufacturer brochure or catalogue pages demonstrating compliance.
- Clear images of the product offered.
- A full manufacturer brochure for the exact model being quoted.
- A detailed pricing schedule on official company letterhead.
- Unit price and total price excluding VAT.
- VAT calculated at 15%.
- Applicable delivery costs, where required.
- A quotation validity period of 90 days from the closing date.
- Prices quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).
- Compliance with the required NHLS procurement documentation.
Goods must not be delivered before an official NHLS Purchase Order has been issued.
Supplier Requirements
Prospective suppliers should have:
- The ability to supply the specified laboratory equipment.
- Adequate logistical capacity to safely transport and deliver laboratory equipment.
- Administrative capacity to complete and submit all mandatory RFQ documentation.
- Financial and operational capacity to fulfil the order.
- Compliance with applicable public-sector procurement requirements.
- The required supplier registrations and tax compliance status.
- Any mandatory supporting documents specified in the official RFQ documentation.
Evaluation and Preference Requirements
The RFQ documentation indicates an 80/20 preference point system, with points allocated between price and specified preference/B-BBEE goals.
Bidders should provide the relevant supporting documentation required to substantiate any preference points claimed, as specified in the official RFQ.
Required Documents
The supplied notice states that mandatory documents are as listed in the RFQ documentation. Bidders should therefore consult the official RFQ package carefully and ensure that every required form and supporting document is included before submission.
Submission Deadline
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Closing Time: 11:00